Re: [sussex_mug] incoming Apple price increases

2011-07-13 Thread Paul Owen
They haven¹t upped the price for the entry level iMac which is still £999. Paul Owen From: Sam - MacAmbulance Reply-To: Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:22:03 +0100 To: Subject: [sussex_mug] incoming Apple price increases It appears Apple have adjusted their UK pricing based on more up to date exc

[sussex_mug] incoming Apple price increases

2011-07-13 Thread Sam - MacAmbulance
It appears Apple have adjusted their UK pricing based on more up to date exchange rates, evaluating $0.99 as : UK: £0.59 -> £0.69 That's a 16% increase in price overnight, I doubt it'll help sales much especially with new MacBook Airs rumoured for tomorrow. Sam MacAmbulance Providing

Re: ADMIN, thanks everyone on this thread...Re: [sussex_mug] Show me yours...

2011-07-13 Thread Steve Vyse
Jason you are making the right call. The list is about macs not people. Steve Vyse Sent from my iPhone On 13 Jul 2011, at 09:26 PM, Jason Davies wrote: > GB. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To post to this group, s

Re: ADMIN, thanks everyone on this thread...Re: [sussex_mug] Show me yours...

2011-07-13 Thread Jason Davies
Virginia Routh wrote: Mostly I think you are spot on in your admin, but in this instance I think you are wrong. Why not let this thread run its natural course? Then every one who would like to introduce themselves plus photo will have a chance to do so. I cannot believe this would put peopl

Re: ADMIN, thanks everyone on this thread...Re: [sussex_mug] Show me yours...

2011-07-13 Thread Virginia Routh
Mostly I think you are spot on in your admin, but in this instance I think you are wrong. Why not let this thread run its natural course? Then every one who would like to introduce themselves plus photo will have a chance to do so. I cannot believe this would put people off the group. On 1

Re: [sussex_mug] what happened to Folder Actions?

2011-07-13 Thread Jason Davies
Toby Leighton wrote: so to recap, system preferences -> keyboard -> keyboard shortcuts. then scroll down a litte bit to Files and Folders and make sure folder actions setup... is ticked, you dont actually need to assign a keyboard shortcut to it. I'm being dense maybe..send me a screenshot?

Re: [sussex_mug] what happened to Folder Actions?

2011-07-13 Thread Toby Leighton
It looks like you have to tick its box in the keyboard shortcuts area of system preferences (of all the crazy places) snow leopard tidied away lots of services so that you only see the ones you use. so to recap, system preferences -> keyboard -> keyboard shortcuts. then scroll down a litte bit to

Re: [sussex_mug] Web design software

2011-07-13 Thread Ranulph Glanville
If you want a picture gallery (not in a web site) try CoolIris, which is really something special. You may be able to link it to a web site. I have seen it used in a web site: http://bestiary.ca/ Go to beasts, and then click the Cool Iris icon to get the plugin. Ranulph On 13 Jul 2011, at 19:

Re: [sussex_mug] what happened to Folder Actions?

2011-07-13 Thread Sam - MacAmbulance
I still get it when right clicking a folder, where are you (not) seeing it? Regards Sam MacAmbulance Providing affordable Apple & PC services Sam Mullen 07747 778022 http://www.macambulance.co.uk i...@macambulance.co.uk -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[sussex_mug] what happened to Folder Actions?

2011-07-13 Thread Jason Davies
I don't have any menu for Folder Actions ...haven't used it for a while but now it's vanished;) did Apple turn it off/deprecate? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To post to this group, send an email to smug@googlegroups

Re: [sussex_mug] Web design software

2011-07-13 Thread Tony Crooks
On 13 Jul 2011, at 19:20, andrew lancaster wrote: > So sorry - I have just found a manual in "Help" - fool that I am. > > Best I read it! > > Anyone use RapidWeaver and find it easy? Have been using it for several years. Basics are easy plus there are many 3rd party add-ons. Suggest you get

Re: [sussex_mug] Web design software

2011-07-13 Thread Martin Douglas
Hi Andrew, I visit this forum daily and they are great for all RW users. http://www.realmacsoftware.com/forums/index.php/forums/ The manual is not great and only covers RW 4. I highly recommend http://www.realmacsoftware.com/forums/index.php/forums/viewthread/44599/ which, for £5, is great va

Re: [sussex_mug] Web design software

2011-07-13 Thread andrew lancaster
So sorry - I have just found a manual in "Help" - fool that I am. Best I read it! Anyone use RapidWeaver and find it easy? Thanks, Andrew On 13 Jul 2011, at 7:17 pm, andrew lancaster wrote: > Hi. I have used Freeway a few times and am pleased with it. BUT - it has a > nice reference book to u

[sussex_mug] Web design software

2011-07-13 Thread andrew lancaster
Hi. I have used Freeway a few times and am pleased with it. BUT - it has a nice reference book to use - lots of things explained in detail. Which makes it, to me, user friendly. I have recently tried RapidWeaver, which I have seen recommended a lot, and having paid for it - I really want to use

Re: [sussex_mug] Lion Tips

2011-07-13 Thread Chris Webb
Intentionally, no. I had experience of working for big black about 25 years ago. Never again! Chris Webb . Partner MacService Woodside, Brightling Road Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5EL t: 01580 881212 f: 01580 881313 m: 07770 960632 e: ch...@macservice.co.uk w: www.macservice.co.uk On 13

Re: [sussex_mug] Lion Tips

2011-07-13 Thread Jason Davies
Chris Webb wrote: **My experience so far with 10.7 Lion.** Aren't you under NDA Chris? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To post to this group, send an email to smug@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

[sussex_mug] Lion Tips

2011-07-13 Thread Chris Webb
My experience so far with 10.7 Lion. Just for info really. I repartitioned a 500gb External and connected it to my MacBook Pro via USB 2.0. Started up from a 10.7GM Installer and installed to the external drive. After the installation was finished, I Restored from a TimeMachine Backup and ev

Re: ADMIN, thanks everyone on this thread...Re: [sussex_mug] Show me yours...

2011-07-13 Thread Jason Davies
Gillian Snoxall wrote: It was such fun putting faces to names and it seems a shame to kill it dead. Would it be an idea for SMUG to maintain an "album" of thumbnail photos on the website? I agree it was fine for a while but it's the kind of thing that tires out listers very quickly. We were

Re: [sussex_mug] hot noisy Macbook

2011-07-13 Thread Jason Davies
Rob Beattie wrote: my Macbook has started to do this. I seem to remember there's something I can that involves taking the battery out and then pressing something. Anyone care to refresh my memory? I'd also suggest having a look inside IF you know what you're doing. I had a Macbook do this a

ADMIN, thanks everyone on this thread...Re: [sussex_mug] Show me yours...

2011-07-13 Thread Gillian Snoxall
Jason, just a final quickie on this subject. It was such fun putting faces to names and it seems a shame to kill it dead. Would it be an idea for SMUG to maintain an "album" of thumbnail photos on the website? Gilly On 13 Jul 2011, at 12:22, Jason Davies wrote: > There are over 200 people

Re: [sussex_mug] hot noisy Macbook

2011-07-13 Thread Sam - MacAmbulance
Switch off > remove power & battery > hold power button for 10 secs > reassemble and switch back on. Could also be the fan, especially if it's noisy. It's easy and cheap to replace. No fan = increased heat Regards Sam MacAmbulance Providing affordable Apple & PC services Sam Mullen 07747 7780

[sussex_mug] hot noisy Macbook

2011-07-13 Thread Rob Beattie
my Macbook has started to do this. I seem to remember there's something I can that involves taking the battery out and then pressing something. Anyone care to refresh my memory? TIA Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbea

Re: [sussex_mug] Lion and Parallels 6

2011-07-13 Thread Sam - MacAmbulance
Hi Brian If you've got a Time Machine backup that's up to date, that's fine, just boot from your OS X installer DVD and select "Restore from Time Machine Backup" from the Utilities menu. A cloned drive is a good method of providing an easy snapshot to restore your drive to. Time Machine doesn'

Re: [sussex_mug] Lion and Parallels 6

2011-07-13 Thread Brian Terry
I have looked at SuperDuper. I don't reall want to attach another large drive to my iMac (Firewire or other) nor do I want to go any from Fat32( because alll of the other system I use) Is there any other method of cloning? On the PCs' we use acronis for cloning but there does nor seem to be a Mac

Re: [sussex_mug] Lion and Parallels 6

2011-07-13 Thread Chris Webb
Parallels works fine under 10.7 GoldMaster - added to that, an update for Parallels was released last night. I've installed it and Parallels still works with Lion. Having said all of that, a full clone before any major installation is an absolute no-brainer! Chris Webb . Partner MacService

[sussex_mug] Your show me yours.....

2011-07-13 Thread Tony Phillips
Another Smugger. Good to know you all. Tony best wishes, Tony Phillips -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To post to this group, send an email to smug@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to smug+un

ADMIN, thanks everyone on this thread...Re: [sussex_mug] Show me yours...

2011-07-13 Thread Jason Davies
There are over 200 people on this list...I think the thread can quietly slope off to bed now... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To post to this group, send an email to smug@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this gro

Re: [sussex_mug] Lion and Parallels 6

2011-07-13 Thread Sam - MacAmbulance
Your best bet is to hold fire with the upgrade or make a full clone of your drive first with SuperDuper so that you can revert if Parallels doesn't work. Regards Sam MacAmbulance Providing affordable Apple & PC services Sam Mullen 07747 778022 http://www.macambulance.co.uk i...@macambulance.co.

Re: [sussex_mug] Show me yours...

2011-07-13 Thread Rob Beattie
Are you on the left or right? 8-) Rob - Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie On 13 July 2011 11:53, Pat Wilson wrote: > And what a handsome bunch you all are > > On 13/07/2011 10:01, Virginia wrote: >> >> None of

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Show me yours...

2011-07-13 Thread Emrah Omuris
Also, if you're using Gmail's web interface, you can embed the photo into your e-mail by just dragging the file and dropping onto Gmail's browser window. This adds the photo into the message instead of adding it as an attachment. Emrah OMURIS --- Home: +44.1273.60 17 37. GSM: +

Re: [sussex_mug] Re: Show me yours...

2011-07-13 Thread Sam - MacAmbulance
Depends what email program you're using and wether it's web-based or an application. If it's web based you click on Attach (somewhere on the page) then follow the instructions. if it's an application (ie an icon you click on in the dock) just drag the image into the new email window Sam MacAmb

[sussex_mug] Lion and Parallels 6

2011-07-13 Thread mac98aop
Just wondered, I'm fully reliant on Parallels 6 running Vista and Publisher (yeuch) but anyone know if it will work okay on Lion? I went to their MSN stylee support chat, and they wouldn't tell me until Lion is released! They love the anticipation! AP -- You received this message because you a

[sussex_mug] Re: Show me yours...

2011-07-13 Thread mac98aop
Yes, I've still got the few replies from folks who fancied meeting up, but alas, I don't think it's going to work geographically. Once my new job has settled and I know which nights I'm around, I'll see again. Mean time, these photos are a great idea... but, err, how do I attach?!?! AP On Jul 13

Re: [sussex_mug] Show me yours...

2011-07-13 Thread Stephen Watson
Very elegant, Virginia - you've added a touch of class to the whole thing. :) Stephen On 13 Jul 2011, at 10:01, Virginia wrote: > None of you look as I imagined! "More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to t

Re: [sussex_mug] Show me yours...

2011-07-13 Thread David Ransom
I don't look as I imagine! David On 13 July 2011 10:01, Virginia wrote: > None of you look as I imagined! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To post to this group, send an email to smug@googlegroups.com. > To uns

Re: [sussex_mug] finder tool bar icons are missing

2011-07-13 Thread andrew lancaster
Ah yes - that works!!! On 13 Jul 2011, at 8:06 am, Paul R Owen wrote: > You need to have any finder window open first. > > Paul Owen > > Sent from my iPad > > On 13 Jul 2011, at 08:03, andrew lancaster wrote: > >> I am not sure what anyone else means, but if I am in the finder window and >>

Re: [sussex_mug] finder tool bar icons are missing

2011-07-13 Thread Paul R Owen
You need to have any finder window open first. Paul Owen Sent from my iPad On 13 Jul 2011, at 08:03, andrew lancaster wrote: > I am not sure what anyone else means, but if I am in the finder window and go > to "view", both "toolbar" and "customise toolbar" are greyed out. Why would > this b

Re: [sussex_mug] finder tool bar icons are missing

2011-07-13 Thread Sam - MacAmbulance
Hi Andrew Could be a corrupted finder preference or that your toolbar's hidden, can you see it at all? Sam -- MacAmbulance Sam Mullen 07747778022 i...@macambulance.co.uk On 13 Jul 2011, at 08:03, andrew lancaster wrote: > I am not sure what anyone else means, but if I am in the finder window

Re: [sussex_mug] finder tool bar icons are missing

2011-07-13 Thread andrew lancaster
I am not sure what anyone else means, but if I am in the finder window and go to "view", both "toolbar" and "customise toolbar" are greyed out. Why would this be?? On 11 Jul 2011, at 5:43 pm, Keith Scott wrote: > Carole, Andrew & Catherine > > If you are referring to the menu in an opened wind